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(NPR) CDC: At Least 20 Million Americans Have Had Coronavirus. Here's Who's At Highest Risk

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CDC: At Least 20 Million Americans Have Had Coronavirus. Here's Who's At Highest Risk "Our best estimate right now is that for every case that was reported, there actually were 10 other infections," Dr. Robert Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said during a conference call Thursday. Redfield is pictured during a hearing of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on Tuesday. Kevin Dietsch/Pool/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kevin Dietsch/Pool/Getty Images Coronavirus Live Updates

(NPR) CDC: At Least 20 Million Americans Have Had Coronavirus. Here's Who's At Highest Risk

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CDC: At Least 20 Million Americans Have Had Coronavirus. Here's Who's At Highest Risk "Our best estimate right now is that for every case that was reported, there actually were 10 other infections," Dr. Robert Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said during a conference call Thursday. Redfield is pictured during a hearing of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on Tuesday. Kevin Dietsch/Pool/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kevin Dietsch/Pool/Getty Images Coronavirus Live Updates

(NPR) Attorney General Barr Says DOJ Acts Independent Of Trump's Interests

Attorney General Barr Says DOJ Acts Independent Of Trump's Interests Politics Attorney General Barr Says DOJ Acts Independent Of Trump's Interests In a wide-ranging NPR interview, William Barr defended the Justice Department amid accusations of political interference, including recently in the case of ex-national security adviser Michael Flynn.

(NPR) Attorney General Barr Says DOJ Acts Independent Of Trump's Interests

Attorney General Barr Says DOJ Acts Independent Of Trump's Interests Politics Attorney General Barr Says DOJ Acts Independent Of Trump's Interests In a wide-ranging NPR interview, William Barr defended the Justice Department amid accusations of political interference, including recently in the case of ex-national security adviser Michael Flynn.

Dodging the virus, Navy ships break record for staying at sea

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Dodging the virus, Navy ships break record for staying at sea Health Jun 25 Dodging the virus, Navy ships break record for staying at sea By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

California to vote on electric truck sales rule

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California to vote on electric truck sales rule Economy Jun 25 California to vote on electric truck sales rule By Adam Beam, Cuneyt Dil, Associated Press

Analysis: How deforestation helps deadly viruses jump from animals to humans

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Analysis: How deforestation helps deadly viruses jump from animals to humans Science Jun 25 Analysis: How deforestation helps deadly viruses jump from animals to humans By Amy Y. Vittor, Gabriel Zorello Laporta, Maria Anice Mureb Sallum, The Conversation

‘ We have been through this before.’ Why anti-Asian hate crimes are rising amid coronavirus

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‘We have been through this before.’ Why anti-Asian hate crimes are rising amid coronavirus Nation Jun 25 ‘We have been through this before.’ Why anti-Asian hate crimes are rising amid coronavirus By Ali Rogin, Amna Nawaz

Bolton slams Trump for prioritizing reelection over pandemic response

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Bolton slams Trump for prioritizing reelection over pandemic response Nation Jun 25 Bolton slams Trump for prioritizing reelection over pandemic response By Daniel Bush

(NPR) Attorney General Barr Says DOJ Acts Independent Of Trump Interests

Attorney General Barr Says DOJ Acts Independent Of Trump Interests Politics Attorney General Barr Says DOJ Acts Independent Of Trump Interests In a wide-ranging NPR interview, William Barr defended the Justice Department amid accusations of political interference, including recently in the case of ex-national security adviser Michael Flynn.

(NPR) Attorney General Barr Says DOJ Acts Independent Of Trump Interests

Attorney General Barr Says DOJ Acts Independent Of Trump Interests Politics Attorney General Barr Says DOJ Acts Independent Of Trump Interests In a wide-ranging NPR interview, William Barr defended the Justice Department amid accusations of political interference, including recently in the case of ex-national security adviser Michael Flynn.

Analysis: How deforestation helps deadly viruses jump from animals to humans

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Analysis: How deforestation helps deadly viruses jump from animals to humans Science Jun 25 Analysis: How deforestation helps deadly viruses jump from animals to humans By Amy Y. Vittor, Gabriel Zorello Laporta, Maria Anice Mureb Sallum, The Conversation

Dixie Chicks shorten name to The Chicks in order to ‘ meet this moment’

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Dixie Chicks shorten name to The Chicks in order to ‘meet this moment’ Arts Jun 25 Dixie Chicks shorten name to The Chicks in order to ‘meet this moment’ By Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press

Whistleblower who warned about federal mismanagement of virus alleges ongoing retaliation

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Whistleblower who warned about federal mismanagement of virus alleges ongoing retaliation Politics Jun 25 Whistleblower who warned about federal mismanagement of virus alleges ongoing retaliation By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

Body cameras are seen as key to police reform. But do they increase accountability?

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Body cameras are seen as key to police reform. But do they increase accountability? Politics Jun 25 Body cameras are seen as key to police reform. But do they increase accountability? By Candice Norwood

NYC judge rejects effort to halt publication of tell-all book by Trump’ s niece

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NYC judge rejects effort to halt publication of tell-all book by Trump’s niece Nation Jun 25 NYC judge rejects effort to halt publication of tell-all book by Trump’s niece By Michael Balsamo, Colleen Long, Associated Press

Watchdogs say Trump’s 2019 Independence Day gala cost $13 million

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Watchdogs say Trump's 2019 Independence Day gala cost $13 million Nation Jun 25 Watchdogs say Trump's 2019 Independence Day gala cost $13 million By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

Siberian heat wave alarms scientists

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Siberian heat wave alarms scientists Science Jun 25 Siberian heat wave alarms scientists By Daria Litvinova, Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

U.S. GDP fell at 5.0% rate in first quarter, but worse is expected to come

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U.S. GDP fell at 5.0% rate in first quarter, but worse is expected to come Economy Jun 25 U.S. GDP fell at 5.0% rate in first quarter, but worse is expected to come By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

Some private schools getting more virus relief funding than public schools, under DeVos formula

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Some private schools getting more virus relief funding than public schools, under DeVos formula Education Jun 25 Some private schools getting more virus relief funding than public schools, under DeVos formula By Collin Binkley, Associated Press

(NPR) Nearly $1.4 Billion In Coronavirus Relief Payments Sent To Dead People

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Nearly $1.4 Billion In Coronavirus Relief Payments Sent To Dead People The Government Accountability Office says the IRS did not use death records for the first three batches of coronavirus relief payments — which account for 72% of the nearly $270 billion in payments dispensed so far. Eric Gay/AP hide caption toggle caption Eric Gay/AP Coronavirus Live Updates Nearly $1.4 Billion In Coronavirus Relief Payments Sent To Dead People The improper payments h

(NPR) Nearly $1.4 Billion In Coronavirus Relief Payments Sent To Dead People

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Nearly $1.4 Billion In Coronavirus Relief Payments Sent To Dead People The Government Accountability Office says the IRS did not use death records for the first three batches of coronavirus relief payments — which account for 72% of the nearly $270 billion in payments dispensed so far. Eric Gay/AP hide caption toggle caption Eric Gay/AP Coronavirus Live Updates Nearly $1.4 Billion In Coronavirus Relief Payments Sent To Dead People The improper payments h

Protesters demand removal of statues depicting freed Black American kneeling before Lincoln

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Protesters demand removal of statues depicting freed Black American kneeling before Lincoln Nation Jun 25 Protesters demand removal of statues depicting freed Black American kneeling before Lincoln By William J. Kole, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Democratic leaders deliver a news conference on D.C. statehood

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WATCH LIVE: Democratic leaders deliver a news conference on D.C. statehood Politics Jun 25 WATCH LIVE: Democratic leaders deliver a news conference on D.C. statehood By Andrew Taylor, Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press

Disney to change ride tied to Jim Crow film

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Disney to change ride tied to Jim Crow film Nation Jun 25 Disney to change ride tied to Jim Crow film By Mike Schneider, Associated Press

As many as 20 million in U.S. have had COVID-19, officials say — 10 times more than previously thought

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As many as 20 million in U.S. have had COVID-19, officials say — 10 times more than previously thought Nation Jun 25 As many as 20 million in U.S. have had COVID-19, officials say — 10 times more than previously thought By Zeke Miller, Associated Press, Marilynn Marchione, AP Chief Medical Writer

U.S. virus cases near an all-time high and governors impose new restrictions

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U.S. virus cases near an all-time high and governors impose new restrictions Health Jun 25 U.S. virus cases near an all-time high and governors impose new restrictions By Jennifer Peltz, Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press

NASA names D.C. headquarters for ‘Hidden Figures’ engineer, Mary Jackson

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NASA names D.C. headquarters for 'Hidden Figures' engineer, Mary Jackson Science Jun 25 NASA names D.C. headquarters for 'Hidden Figures' engineer, Mary Jackson By Associated Press

WATCH: Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy holds weekly news briefing

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WATCH: Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy holds weekly news briefing Politics Jun 25 WATCH: Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy holds weekly news briefing By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

(NPR) Texas Governor Hits 'Pause' On Further Reopening Amid COVID-19 Surge

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Texas Governor Hits 'Pause' On Further Reopening Amid COVID-19 Surge Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the state will put a hold on further reopening as it contends with rising numbers of coronavirus cases and hospitalizations. Lynda M. Gonzalez/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Lynda M. Gonzalez/Getty Images Coronavirus Live Updates Texas Governor Hits 'Pause' On Further Reopening Amid COVID-19 Surge Gov. Greg Abbott said the temporary

(NPR) Texas Governor Hits 'Pause' On Further Reopening Amid COVID-19 Surge

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Texas Governor Hits 'Pause' On Further Reopening Amid COVID-19 Surge Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the state will put a hold on further reopening as it contends with rising numbers of coronavirus cases and hospitalizations. Lynda M. Gonzalez/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Lynda M. Gonzalez/Getty Images Coronavirus Live Updates Texas Governor Hits 'Pause' On Further Reopening Amid COVID-19 Surge Gov. Greg Abbott said the temporary

WATCH LIVE: Addressing mental health amid the national conversation on race

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WATCH LIVE: Addressing mental health amid the national conversation on race Nation Jun 25 WATCH LIVE: Addressing mental health amid the national conversation on race By Justin Stabley

NYPD officer charged with using banned chokehold

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NYPD officer charged with using banned chokehold Nation Jun 25 NYPD officer charged with using banned chokehold By Tom Hays, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Biden speaks about health care in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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WATCH LIVE: Biden speaks about health care in Lancaster, Pennsylvania Politics Jun 25 WATCH LIVE: Biden speaks about health care in Lancaster, Pennsylvania By Courtney Vinopal

U.S. sent $1.4 billion in virus relief payments to dead people

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U.S. sent $1.4 billion in virus relief payments to dead people Politics Jun 25 U.S. sent $1.4 billion in virus relief payments to dead people By Marcy Gordon, Associated Press

Justices boost Trump administration’s power in asylum cases

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Justices boost Trump administration’s power in asylum cases Nation Jun 25 Justices boost Trump administration’s power in asylum cases By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

(NPR) Texas Governor Hits 'Pause' On Further Reopening, Amid COVID-19 Surge

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Texas Governor Hits 'Pause' On Further Reopening, Amid COVID-19 Surge Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the state will put a hold on further reopening as it contends with rising numbers of coronavirus cases and hospitalizations. Lynda M. Gonzalez/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Lynda M. Gonzalez/Getty Images Coronavirus Live Updates Texas Governor Hits 'Pause' On Further Reopening, Amid COVID-19 Surge Gov. Greg Abbott said the temporar

(NPR) Texas Governor Hits 'Pause' On Further Reopening, Amid COVID-19 Surge

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Texas Governor Hits 'Pause' On Further Reopening, Amid COVID-19 Surge Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the state will put a hold on further reopening as it contends with rising numbers of coronavirus cases and hospitalizations. Lynda M. Gonzalez/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Lynda M. Gonzalez/Getty Images Coronavirus Live Updates Texas Governor Hits 'Pause' On Further Reopening, Amid COVID-19 Surge Gov. Greg Abbott said the temporar

This environmental justice activist breaks down deep ties between racism and climate change

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This environmental justice activist breaks down deep ties between racism and climate change Science Jun 25 This environmental justice activist breaks down deep ties between racism and climate change By Beth Gardiner, Yale Environmental 360

How COVID-19 has made some colleges question the academic calendar

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How COVID-19 has made some colleges question the academic calendar Education Jun 25 How COVID-19 has made some colleges question the academic calendar By Matt Krupnick, The Hechinger Report

WATCH LIVE: Trump delivers remarks in Marinette, Wisconsin

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WATCH LIVE: Trump delivers remarks in Marinette, Wisconsin Politics Jun 25 WATCH LIVE: Trump delivers remarks in Marinette, Wisconsin By Scott Bauer, Associated Press

Impatience grows for cops’ arrests in Breonna Taylor’ s death

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Impatience grows for cops’ arrests in Breonna Taylor’s death Nation Jun 25 Impatience grows for cops’ arrests in Breonna Taylor’s death By Dylan Lovan, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Trump participates in wreath ceremony on 70th anniversary of Korean War’ s start

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WATCH LIVE: Trump participates in wreath ceremony on 70th anniversary of Korean War’s start World Jun 25 WATCH LIVE: Trump participates in wreath ceremony on 70th anniversary of Korean War’s start By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press

Russia opens polls for vote on extending Putin’s rule

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Russia opens polls for vote on extending Putin’s rule World Jun 25 Russia opens polls for vote on extending Putin’s rule By Associated Press